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The birth of the modern consumer movement

Planet Money

CHAPTER

The Battle of Regulation: Nader vs. Friedman

The chapter explores the heated debate on regulation in the 1970s between Ralph Nader and Milton Friedman, showcasing the clash between consumer advocacy and corporate interests. It delves into the influence of figures like Louis Powell and the resistance faced by the consumer movement. The narrative culminates in a call to action for conservatives and businesses to counterbalance the rising public interest in regulation.

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